Section: Module 7: Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Persons Affected by BVD | Community Protection for BVD Outbreak Readiness and Response | NextGenU.org

  • PThis module focuses on the emotional, social, and psychological effects of outbreaks and how community health workers can provide basic support and care for themselves and others.

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

    • Explain the impact of infectious disease outbreaks, including BVD and Ebola, on mental, social, and emotional well-being
    • Identify groups of people with additional mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs during a BVD or Ebola outbreak
    • Explain MHPSS tools that can be used in emergency settings; and
    • Follow self-care practices during a BVD or Ebola response.

    Module Contents
    1. Impact of BVD on well-being
    2. Supporting well-being during isolation — cases or individuals with symptoms
    3. Those needing inclusion considerations in BVD response
    4. Self-awareness and self-care: your well-being
    5. Activity 1: Sharing Stressors and Coping Strategies
    6.  Assignment: Buddy Check (Optional)

    Approximate time required for the readings for this module (at 144 words/minute): 45 minutes.
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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Module 7: Community-Based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Persons Affected by BVD File
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